Event Series Shtisel Season 3 Discussion Group

Shtisel Season 3 Discussion Group

Zoom

Led by Rabbi Josh Franklin Join Rabbi Josh Franklin for a discussion on the hit Israeli television series, Shtisel. Shtisel is about a fictional Haredi Jewish (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) family living in Geula, Jerusalem. Participants can watch the series on Netflix. Each of the six sessions will explore two episodes from the newest season of the […]

Mussar: A Practice of Shaping Our Holy Virtues

Zoom

The word “Mussar” translates into “correction” “instruction,” or “ethics;” but Mussar as a practice describes a movement of self betterment through the development of holy Jewish virtues. Come explore one value (middah) at a time with Rabbi Josh Franklin, as we unpack ideas such as humility (anavah), wisdom (chochmah), “generosity (n’divut), compassion (rachamim), and trust […]

Book Club: The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung

Zoom

Join us for an opportunity to delve into an interesting book, expand your thinking on a new topic or just meet new friends. Whether you’re an avid reader or just want to follow along with the group, our book club welcomes you! The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung From the days of her childhood in […]

Conversation with Ritchie Torres

Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United States

Join the conversation with Rep. Ritchie Torres, a self described Afro-Latino, LGBTQ, millennial, progressive and pro-Israel. Rabbi Josh Franklin and Rep. Torres will explore issues of Anti-Semitism, Israel, and the amazing story of New York City’s youngest elected official and the first openly LGBTQ person elected to office in the Bronx. Representative Ritchie Torres is […]